Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was noticeably absent from the National Television Awards as X Factor scooped the prize for best Talent Show.

Ahead of the show, which was hosted by X Factor star Dermot O’Leary at the O2 Arena, Cheryl broke her silence on Twitter with a cryptic tweet.

“People should never jump to conclusions about others .. You never know what they may be dealing with #thatsall,” her first message in three weeks read.

X Factor judge Cheryl also tweeted her congratulations to the rest of the ITV show’s team after they scooped the gong in the last award of the night.

While her fellow judges Simon Cowell and Mel B took the mic to give an acceptance speech, Cheryl and Louis Walsh missed the live event.

Earlier today, Cheryl tweeted a throwback photo of herself with Mel and Louis from an X Factor show – clearly missing out Simon.

“Congratulations to #Xf for winning the NTA last night!!!Woohoo #xf2014,” she tweeted with clapping and dancing emojis.

Mel B cut a demure figure in a classic black gown as she made her first big UK TV appearance since she was plagued with drama after missing an X Factor live show.

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The former Spice Girl happily posed for pictures on the red carpet in the floor-length gown which she teamed with chunky gold heels and stylish green earrings.

Mel was there to collect the best TV Talent Show award for ITV juggernaut X Factor with Simon Cowell.

"This is great, this show is such a pleasure to be a part of," Mel told the crowd as she took to the stage.

"The crew, the producers, Simon, everyone – it’s great."

While Simon added: "Most importantly this is for the fans because without you we have no show."

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Ahead of the star-studded bash, Mel treated fans to a string of shots of her getting glammed up, while Simon joked on Twitter: "You know winning isn't important to me but if I do win I will rescue some kittens."